After the pasta and onion are sautéed, the oil is drained to minimize the fat content of this interesting pilaf.

Submitted by COBANION

My family doesn't like to eat vegetables, but they beg for seconds with this recipe!!! This gives broccoli a wonderful, nutty flavor that everyone will love.

Submitted by YENVED

Green beans and onions are lightly sautéed in only 1 tablespoon of oil.

One of our favorite sides. Quick and easy to make. Tastes good hot or cold and reheats well in the microwave.

Submitted by BOOKWORM81

A delicious addition to any meal or by itself.

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Submitted by RUTHIEANNIE

The perfect way to make mashed potatoes for a family gathering. Can be partially prepared aheaad of time and finished the day of the gathering. Holds well for extended periods of time if you stir periodically to avoid drying around the edges. As a bonus, this version is lower in calories and fats than the traditional version.

Submitted by DOWN2SEXY

This quick and healthy snack takes minutes to prepare! And as a bonus, it's an easy way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Submitted by MATCM81

Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Make these rolls at night and pop them in the microwave (about 20 seconds) or toaster oven (on low) until warm. Pair them with a banana or apple, a peeled hard-boiled egg, and a cup of milk, and breakfast is ready to go in two minutes flat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Skip the drive-through and serve these instead. Split one open, pop in an egg cooked your way and even some shredded cheese. Make a batch on the weekend and keep handy for hungry teenage boys (and their parents)!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is my favorite way to eat green beans. It's incredibly simple and delicious!

Submitted by VRAKLIS

Better than the fried version

Submitted by JMGASQUE

The trick to learning to like vegetables you hate is to disguise their appearance and flavor. Think about what it is you dislike about that particular vegetable.
I asked Fred why he's anti-green beans. It turns out that he remembers the long, mushy canned beans from childhood.
Step 1: Chop the beans into 1-inch pieces.
Step 2: Change texture. Sauté them in a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper on high heat until they're crispy on the outside and still slightly firm.
Step 3: Change the flavor: Add pesto (with homemade lemony basil from the co-op) and an extra bit of parmesan cheese!
Results: "Is this pasta?" Fred asks as I hand him a plate of beans.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

These are great served as a side dish with any meal.

Submitted by KEVINKELLY

Really quick and very easy

Submitted by LEDANSER

Great low calorie side dish that goes well with fish.

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Submitted by SEAN.THOMAS

A low calorie recipe I found in the Reader's Digest that I adapted to make even healthier- less than 110 calories per serving!!!

Submitted by EAGLES17

My newest favorite

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Submitted by REGGEED

Baked Mozzarella sticks that are SUPER yummy!

Submitted by KAYLEY86

Had to cook Sweet Potatoes quickly and stumbled on this crowd pleaser

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